fall flat on one's face

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To fall headlong forwards, notionally hitting one's face on the ground.

    I tripped over my shoelace and fell flat on my face.

  2. 2.

    To fail miserably, especially in an obvious or embarrassing way.

    比喻

    He tried to start his own business but fell flat on his face.